THE academic and creative achievements of 80 students were recognised at an annual prizegiving.
Trinity School held the awards ceremony at Nottingham's Albert Hall in front of proud parents and families.
The students were presented with certificates in a range of vocations, including science and music.
The presentations were followed by performances by the academy's 270-strong choir and 100-strong band.
David Wootton, chairman of the Independent Academies Association, was invited to present the certificates to the students.
He said: "I think it's really important to recognise the excellence that is in Trinity School.
"I was delighted to find that in an academy of such high calibre there is both academic achievements and achievements in the arts, such as music, dance and drama.
"As well as presenting the certificates I've spent one of the happiest mornings of my career, because I'm also a former music teacher, listening to exceptionally talented children and I'm delighted to be here to recognise their academic and creative excellence."
As well as presenting the certificates, Mr Wootton also gave a speech at the event, which was held on Wednesday evening.
He praised both staff and students for their work.
He also encouraged teachers to continue to be "strong, brave and creative" and academy students "to do what they believe in and to do it well with all their heart".
Among the most prestigious awards handed out were the Governor's Prize, which went to Amy Macey, 18, Tom Mosley, 18, and Isabel Martin, 17, for their excellent work.
After receiving the accolade, Isabel said: "I would like to thank teachers for the tremendous effort they have put in on my behalf over the last couple of years.
"I'm so pleased that my achievements have been recognised through this wonderful honour."
The Headteacher's Prize was warded to Bridget McNulty, 16, and she said she was delighted to win the award.
School head teacher Mike McKeever said all of the students' achievements were outstanding.
It comes at the end of a year when the school transformed into an academy, meaning it is no longer under local authority control.
"This is a celebration of everything the school achieved during 2012," said Mr McKeever.
"We had a full programme of music from classical to pop and the theme of the night is this golden year so we took into account the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and the Paralympics and the fantastic sporting achievements seen across the county and country.
"This is an inspirational event. Albert Hall was full of kids who have just joined the school and students who have been there for a number of years.
"I'm very proud that we can celebrate the fact that a city academy is doing so well in a very formal and enjoyable way."
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